Brighton striker Glenn Murray believes today's defenders are SCARED to tackle.
Murray says you don't see defenders get stuck in because they're frightened of the media scrutiny.
He wrote for The Sun: "I wonder if the fear of making a mistake and conceding a goal and the scrutiny and criticism that brings has created a self-preservation mentality among defenders?
"The last thing anybody wants is to be ridiculed and possibly have their ability/attitude challenged in public — and, as a result, they think twice about committing to tackles.
"I've noticed more and more that defenders are dropping off opponents and filling holes rather than engaging opponents. Some of this is undoubtedly down to tactics but surely not all.
"It's not just individuals who have changed but the rules of the game have also made it harder to defend more robustly and physically."
Source: tribalfootball.com